A Quick Guide On The Places To Visit In Amsterdam

You just feel the serenity when you visit the famous Hofjes of Amsterdam where peace prevails in the courtyards hidden behind the houses.

More about the Hofjes
These are fantastic places in Amsterdam to visit. The most well known among all the Hofjes is the Begijnhof which you can reach through an unusual door passage in the Spui.

When you enter Begijnhof you will be amazed to see the old English church which was built at one particular corner of the 15th century. Here you will also get to see ancient city houses among which some are the most wonderful traditional wooden houses in Europe as well.

When you visit Amsterdam do not forget to take a stride at the Hortus Horticultural Gardens where nature seems to have lots to offer. If you ever visit the city make sure to have a look at the Artis Zoo and Aquarium.

Anna Frank's House
Among all places in Amsterdam, the Anna Frank's House is one of the most popular attractions. Tourists from all corners of the world come here to show reverence to the Jewish family who had capably curtained themselves from the Nazis by hiding themselves in the attic room of the house.

This edifice which was once a house is now a museum. The museum remains open from 09:00 to 19:00 usually and till 21:00 during the summer season.

If you really want to visit the place then make sure either to choose the early or the late hours of the day. This is essential or you have to stand in long queues waiting for your turn to enter the museum.

Heineken Brewery
This is again one of those places you want to visit in Amsterdam for an unsurpassed educational experience. Here children are allowed to go only if they are accompanied by their parents.

Museums of Amsterdam
The Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk and the Van Gogh museum – yes these three are the best destinations of Amsterdam where visitors come to wonder at the artistic creations of Rembrandt, Vermeer, the Netherlands's other great 17th century painters, the Dutch master and the contemporary artists.

Apart from these, there is the Amsterdam Historical museum which has artifices enough to impress the visitors.

How can you forget the tulip fields?

If you are on a seasonal trip it would be hard for you to escape the beauty of the tulip fields.

When you have nothing to do you can easily consider the flower markets as worthy places to visit in Amsterdam.

Other most fabulous places to visit in Amsterdam

• National maritime museum

• Oude Kerk

• Koninklijk Paleis

• Museum Amstelkring

• Magere Brug

Seasons come and go and Amsterdam is always there inviting you to explore and enjoy the major city attractions.

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